China EV sales hit 67% market share as ICE vehicle sales plunge 49%

China's electric vehicle sales reached a record 67% market share in September, driven by new model launches and high fuel prices that pushed internal combustion engine vehicle sales down nearly half compared to the prior year.

First covered Oct 17, 2026 · 2:12 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

China EV sales hit 67% market share as ICE vehicle sales plunge 49% — Image via cleantechnica.com

Coverage

24d CleanTechnica ICE Vehicle Sales Crash 49%(!) While EV Share Jumps to 67%(!) — China EV Sales Report for September — High gas prices and a never-ending wave of new BEVs has allowed September to reach 67% EV market share, a new record!

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Discussion

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